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Prince Alfred Park Pool

Dive into your new pool

Sydney’s newest 50 metre heated outdoor pool is now open.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore joined architect Rachel Neeson and students from nearby Redfern Jarjum College to celebrate the opening of this fantastic new facility on 13 May 2013.

For the next 6 months entry is free to all Sydneysiders, workers and visitors, so don’t miss this great opportunity to swim in the well-heated water while enjoying skyline views of the city.

Open all-year round it will provide fantastic views of the city skyline.

The pool is the City of Sydney’s first fully accessible, heated outdoor pool, with a ramp into the water ensuring everyone can use it.

This wonderful facility has bleachers and umbrellas, sky-lit change rooms, shaded areas and a landscaped sunbathing space. There is a splash deck play area for toddlers and new café. The surrounding area has been improved with new paths, furniture and lights.

The pool complex utilises the latest filtration systems, and incorporates the best in sustainable practices, including water-saving fixtures, stormwater harvesting and a green roof of native grasses to regulate temperature. The building also features animated chimneys that are functional public art pieces.

Neeson Murcutt Architects designed the beautiful facilities to integrate with the park.

The project

The $20.5m refurbishment of the Prince Alfred Park pool marks the completion of the City's extensive upgrade to Prince Alfred Park – its largest upgrade in 50 years.

The new refurbished pool includes:

  • shaded toddler splashdeck with water toys
  • improved accessibility
  • new change rooms, café and kiosk
  • new fencing, seating and sunbathing areas
  • state of the art filtration
  • energy efficient lighting and heating
  • stormwater harvesting
  • water saving fixtures
  • native meadow planting.

We hope you enjoy these important community facilities now and into the future.

Opening hours

Free casual entry until 12 November 2013.

For the next 2 years the City is trialling year round opening hours.

Daylight saving

Monday to Sunday: 6am to 8pm
Public holidays: 7am to 7pm

Non-daylight saving

Monday to Sunday: 6am to 7pm
Public holidays: 7am to 7pm

Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Please note: opening hours may change on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Please check this page closer to the date.

Contacts

Prince Alfred Park Pool
105 Chalmers Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

02 9319 272702 8399 1125Prince Alfred Park Pool

Last updated: Tuesday, 21 May 2013